James Cavanaugh is a singer-songwriter who has been writing music since age 10. You’ll be surprised by the wit and touched by the content of his lyrics. James is a complex individual grounded in the simple background of the Nevada desert. This is reflected in the simplistic, yet catchy, listenable, yet thought provoking fabric of his songs. James performs frequently in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area as a solo act, as well as with his funky-americana-folk-rock band James Cavanaugh & Co. He has a home studio where he records demos for himself and local bands, and generally tries to find practical applications for his Music Composition and Theory degree from the University of Minnesota. James is at home with an acoustic guitar and a microphone, and has a comfortable and energetic stage presence that appeals to all audiences. In James Cavanaugh and his music you will have a sense that you’ve met before, while realizing that this is definitely a new friend, a new song in your life